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Benefits of New Windows in an Investment Home

2/8/2016 4:00 AM -

You may have considered the value of new windows for your home, especially if you live in an older house, but what about for investment properties? Of course you want to keep your expenses low when flipping a house, but some ideas are well worth the value they provide. New windows can help a house sell faster and for more money, therefore making them an important consideration toward turning an investment property.

Adding Value

The value of the house is going to raise more than the expense of new windows cost if the old windows are not working properly. They make the house look better to potential buyers and to other investors. If you’re flipping a house you obviously enjoy the work involved with fixing it up, but not everybody views it the same. Most people buying a home for themselves and their family want everything to work so they can proceed with the excitement of moving in and then getting back to their regular jobs with a minimal of hold-ups.

Curb Appeal

The curb appeal of new windows is an important aspect they provide. When people drive by to view the house, they are going to be impressed at how nice the windows make the house seem. Remember, you never have a second chance to make a first impression. Potential buyers make a snap judgment as to the value of the house based on what they see driving by and walking to the door. If they aren’t impressed, they’re far more likely to also be unimpressed by the interior no matter how much work and effort you’ve put into fixing it up.

Move-in Ready Promotions

New windows give you the option to advertise the house as being prepared for move in. Someone interested in buying the home is looking for such a house rather than having to stay in an apartment or hotel while the house is being prepared for their family. Even another investor is going to appreciate how they can get the house on the market quickly and move in the new tenants as soon as appropriate ones are found.

Prepared for Sale

Being prepared for the sale is an important aspect of the real estate market. The new windows show you have properly prepared the house and have done more than the bare minimum in fixing the place up. Since windows are an obvious and visual aspect of the home people tend to check first, they’re much more likely to give it a deeper inspection looking for problems if they have the idea you cut corners during the renovation.

Windows may not always be the first thing that comes to mind while flipping a house, but is definitely worth taking the time to consider. The value and appeal new windows add to a home will certainly pay for themselves in the long run, and that’s the whole concept behind investing in a less expensive house to turn for profit.